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Rideau Skating Day Trip

Rideau Skating Day Trip

Travel
Everyone will have fun skating on the iced-over Rideau Canal in view of the Parliament buildings and downtown Ottawa. Each winter a cleared 7.8 km (4.8 mile) section of the Rideau Canal becomes the Rideau Skateway—officially the largest skating rink in the world. History of the Rideau Canal Since the 1800s, a series of waterways, rivers, and lakes have been known as the Rideau Canal. Parks Canada retells that Upper Canada first built the canal as a defense system against the United States. The 200 km (124 mile) canal stretches from Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario. Now, only pleasure boats use the canal with its many locks and, in 2007, UNESCO designated the Rideau Canal as a World Heritage Site. Rideau Skating: Where to Access the Canal and Where to Rent Skates Those embarki...
What To Know While Driving In Winter Weather

What To Know While Driving In Winter Weather

Automobiles, Travel
Driving a car in winter weather is not easy. It needs about a dozen of tricks and techniques for safe driving and safe reaching to destination. AAA has jotted down some important guidelines how to drive on ice roads and what to consider while you are going on a long trip during the fall. Below are some discussed in brief: AAA tips while driving car in winter - Do not warm up your car in garage or other enclosed area. Ensure that the tires are inflated properly. - Never empty the gas tank or keep it low filled. At least half full is suggested to avoid gas line freeze-up. - Do not use parking brake in snowy, rainy and cold weather. - Avoid using cruise control while driving on ice, sand, wet and other slippery surface. Tips to follow for long-distance trip in winter - Don...
Las Vegas Luxuries You Just Can’t Miss

Las Vegas Luxuries You Just Can’t Miss

Entertainment
Las Vegas, once synonymous with hedonistic behavior, has re branded itself, this time as a mecca for those wanting the lavish experiences once reserved for high rollers.  Fine dining, world-class entertainment, lavish spas, and extravagant shopping are all available to the average traveler – for a price.  So, whether you are a first timer or an experienced Vegas veteran, here are some luxurious experiences you won’t want to miss on your next trip to Sin City. Dine The days of the inexpensive, all-you-can-eat Vegas buffet are long gone and a gourmet diner’s paradise has sprouted up in its place.  The world’s best chefs have restaurants on the strip, making it easy to sample cuisine from around the world during your stay.  There are new restaurants opening all the time, so even frequen...
Make the Most of Your Los Angeles Trip

Make the Most of Your Los Angeles Trip

Travel
Visiting Los Angeles (LA) is an absolute dream and at the same time can be very overwhelming. Even if you are from another large city, navigating LA can be daunting when you are unsure of where to go and what to do. Today we have curated a list of suggestions to make creating your trip easier and allow you to fully enjoy all that LA has to offer. Make the Most of Your Hotel If you are going to travel to LA, you have got to choose the right hotel. For many, hotels are just rooms to stay in when you aren’t out experiencing the culture and nightlife. In LA, hotels are an experience in themselves. Finding a trendy West Hollywood hotel isn’t hard because almost all of them are trendy and chic. What you want to consider is something locally centered so that you are in the hub of everything...
Tips on How to Conserve Gas During a Long Trip

Tips on How to Conserve Gas During a Long Trip

Travel
Petrol and diesel prices have been slowly edging up, long road trips are becoming a source of dread. Driving a few hundred miles takes huge costs. These tips will help you conserve your fuel: Drive the right car If you’re choosing between more than one car, squeezing everyone to the one or two cars that are most fuel efficient may not the smartest move. For instance, you’re not going to save much gas by splitting your crew into two small cars instead jumping on the bigger SUV. Two cars combined will probably burn more gas than one SUV. Also, loading too much on a small car; loading the roof-top racks and bins will hugely undermine their fuel economy. Avoid traffic jams One of the worst places you can possibly be caught on is in rush hour traffic, it will also add to your travelling cos...
Top Tips To Know Before Taking Metro, Subway Trip

Top Tips To Know Before Taking Metro, Subway Trip

Travel
A journey has starting point and an end point. So is the Metro and to have a ride you need to first decide from where you want to start and where is your destination. You need to also plan out the day and time of your travel. To get itinerary of your trip through Metro you can take the help of Subway Metro Planner. Simply submit all the information in the given fields like what line you want to take, from where you want to start your trip and at what is your destination. The customized itinerary will be flashed on the screen in seconds with tailored help like the entry station, the exit station and also the costs of travel. It is here to take note most bus and rail lines start early in the morning and some run past midnight too. So, you can plan your trip at any time of the day. ...